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Join Lessons From Last Time host Ken Perry as he explores the real stories and lessons behind how leaders grow, adapt, and lead. Each month centers on a shared theme shaping today’s workplaces, explored through a mix of personal reflections and conversations with leaders who’ve lived it. Through engaging discussions, Ken uncovers the challenges, turning points, and lessons that shape strong cultures and meaningful connection at work. Listen anywhere you get podcasts!

Ken Perry explores how to effectively build and implement business strategy, in this micro-episode of Lessons From Last Time. Drawing on over 20 years of experience, Ken emphasizes the importance of long-term thinking, surrounding yourself with diverse and ethical perspectives, and grounding decisions in data rather than emotion. Learn practical steps such as identifying weaknesses, analyzing the competition, and executing focused plans. Ken encourages planning for success, leveraging AI, and continuously refining strategy through regular review and collaboration.
Watch the full episodeGrowth happens through connection, not isolation. In this episode of Lessons From Last Time, Kathryn Pedersen and Michael Regan share how networking beyond your circle broadens perspective and creates opportunities. They highlight the importance of mentoring and coaching that’s aligned with your unique goals and career path.
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of Lessons From Last Time, Ken Perry explains the difference between a mentor and a coach and how both practices offer powerful ways to reach goals and find support in all aspects of your life. From identifying his dad as a personal mentor while raising his kids to learning to run his company successfully during challenging economic times, Ken describes how mentors and coaches help prevent isolation, validate personal struggle, and foster necessary collaboration.
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Notorious fraudster Matthew Cox uncovers how he pulled off elaborate identity theft schemes in the mortgage industry. From fake IDs to financing cars under stolen identities, Cox reveals the step-by-step tactics he used to stay hidden for years. A rare look into the mind of a master manipulator who outsmarted the system.
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Our first guest of the season, Michelle Berman-Mikel, founder of Berman Media PD, shares how loss, self-doubt, and starting over gave her the clarity to build her business and life with purpose. Her story offers a roadmap for turning adversity into opportunity and persevering through life's hard moments.
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Matt Graham, the owner of MBS Live, is a critical figure in finance news. Widely recognized for his expertise, Graham is a go-to source for publications seeking the most up-to-date information on mortgage rates. As the owner of MBS Live, he plays a pivotal role in shaping and disseminating insights within the financial community.
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